September’s display case features items from the Killingworth Historical Society and provides a glimpse into the lives of Native Americans in Killingworth. Check out arrowheads and a small pottery bowl discovered on Chestnut Hill and Roast Meat Hill Roads, as well as photos of Joshua’s Rock and […]
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August’s display case ~ and areas around the circulation desk ~ features gorgeous oil paintings by Chester artist Daniel Dahlstrom. 10% of any sales during the month will directly benefit the library. Join us on Saturday, August 12th, from 10:00am to noon to “meet-and-greet” with Dan. He […]
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July’s display case features Killingworth’s own Jeff Bagwell! Jeff grew up in Killingworth, played Little League baseball here, attended Xavier High School and the University of Hartford, and finally embarked on a 15-year Hall of Fame baseball career with the Houston Astros. Stop in and browse a […]
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June’s display case invites you to walk down the streets of Old Killingworth, with its exhibit of wooden building replicas and dolls representing well-known women from days gone by. Meet Clara Parmelee, poet and organist at the Congregational Church; Jerusha Benton Parmelee, who sewed the 34-star Union […]
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May’s display case features various memorabilia from Killingworth’s 300th anniversary – 5o years ago! Browse newspaper clippings highlighting the tercentenary plaque installation, a proclamation from the Town, and a poster advertising the Killingworth Follies. (If you really want to head down memory lane, check out the DVD […]
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April’s display case features memorabilia from Killingworth’s own “Wild West” attraction, Cowboy Valley! In business from 1957-1959, this mock-up frontier town featured 18 buildings, featuring a bank, courthouse, the Red Eye Saloon, a trading post, general store, and more. Visitors enjoyed participatory reenactments, including robberies, holdups, stagecoach […]
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March’s display case features highlighted programs and social services provided by Haddam-Killingworth Youth & Family Services. Learn about monthly play groups for little ones and their caregivers, provided by the Early Childhood Council. Expecting a baby? Y&FS presents complimentary newborn packets to pending parents. And enjoy photos […]
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February’s display case features cake creations by Sandra Graichen. Sandra is a self-taught artist who owns Flowers & Lace Cake Artistry, which she runs out of her own home. The cakes on display are styrofoam molds with real fondant on the outside (get close enough to the […]
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January’s display case features postcards from the collection of George Dupree, a member of the Killingworth 350th Anniversary Commemorative Committee. Yes, 2017 is Killingworth’s 350th birthday! There will be many events, displays, talks, and more celebrating this milestone throughout the year. Watch for events at the library […]
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December’s display case marks the return of wonderful and whimsical paintings by local artist Sandy Smith. Enjoy the quirky gaze of a green frog, a shy deer, and a trio of holiday sheep; recall warmer days with visions of sunsets, Queen Anne’s lace, and secretive mushrooms. All […]
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